Explore the Family Name Hemsley
The meaning of Hemsley
English: habitational name either from Helmsley (North Yorkshire) or Gate Helmsley (also North Yorkshire). Gate Helmsley derives from the Old English personal name Hemele (genitive Hemeles) + Old English ēg ‘island’, and had the form Hemelsey till at least the 14th century. The other placename derives from the Old English personal name Helm (genitive Helmes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Hemsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hemsley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,221 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 24,446, indicating a decline of 5.28%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped marginally from 1,025 in 2000 to 1,024 in 2010, representing a minuscule decrease of 0.1%. The proportion of the Hemsley surname per 100,000 people also declined by 7.89% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,221 | #24,446 | -5.28% |
| Count | 1,025 | 1,024 | -0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemsley
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Hemsley surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find some shifts occurring between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White increased slightly from 64.78% to 65.33%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 50.26%, albeit from a small base of 1.95% to 2.93%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 30.44% to 29.00%, a reduction of 4.73%. There was no change observed for those identifying with two or more races, remaining steady at 2.05% across both years. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.78% | 65.33% | 0.85% |
| Black | 30.44% | 29% | -4.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.93% | 50.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |